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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.72, 691.19 and 255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.72, 691.19 and 255.59 is: 383.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.72 : 691.19 = 255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.72/691.19 = 255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.72x = 691.19 × 255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.72x = 176,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,661.25/460.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.45

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